NOTE: Online language proficiency exams are offered year-round. Once you register to take an exam, you will be able to schedule the exam on a date that is convenient for you, even if the exam date will be before or after the semester dates listed below in the section details.
 
This exam assesses reading, writing, listening and oral proficiency in Korean. It consists of multiple-choice questions, short answers, one essay in Korean, one translation into Korean, two short audio sections in Korean, and two oral responses in Korean. Knowledge of technical or specialized vocabulary is not needed. No dictionaries, reference tools, or other support materials are permitted. This exam is available exclusively online, and you will have three hours in which to complete it. Point scoring is equivalent to undergraduate credits at US colleges; credit granted is at the discretion of the institution receiving the results. You are strongly urged to discuss accreditation with the institution’s adviser prior to taking the exam.
Within two business days of registering online, you will receive an email with complete instructions on how to proceed.
In addition to the exam/registration fees, there is an hourly proctoring fee paid directly to our online proctoring service partner.
Please go to the Online Language Proficiency Testing page for current rates.
Exam results are valid for three years and your first letter of results is sent free of charge to one institution. 
If you require additional letters of results, please email sps.flpe@nyu.edu. 
Our team will provide you with detailed instructions on how to complete your request, including payment and the information needed to send your results directly to the institution.
 
Please contact us at sps.flpe@nyu.edu with any questions or inquiries.

 
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 0

You'll walk away with

• Demonstrable assessment of proficiency in Korean
• Education or career advancement points

Ideal for

• College students seeking college credit for existent language proficiency
• Professionals and teachers seeking reliable verification of language skills for career advancement